Stow Your Fenders!
Your fenders did their job. Let them rest. Forgetting to stow your fenders while underway risks hull damage, safety hazards, and side-eye from every s…
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Dolphins, Whales, and Birds, Oh My!
Close Encounters with Wildlife While Cruising Discover unforgettable stories of dolphins, whales, birds, and magical moments at sea.
Heavy Weather Sail Trim and Reefing Techniques
Learn when to reef, de-power your sails, and confidently handle heavy weather with safe, efficient sail trim.
Downwind, Reaching & Sail Trim
Learn downwind sail trim, reaching techniques, spinnaker basics, and smooth gybes for faster, more controlled sailing.
Upwind Sail Trim & Balance
Master upwind sail trim, balance, and boat speed with practical techniques for faster, smoother, more efficient sailing.
I Never Planned to Become a Sailor
One skeptical sail in Grenada turned into a passion for sailing and travel that reshaped her entire life—and now helps others find it too.
How to Choose the Right Cruising Boat for Your Sailing Goals
How to Choose the Right Cruising Boat for Your Sailing Goals Learn the key differences between catamarans and monohulls.
British Virgin Islands
Sail the British Virgin Islands aboard a luxury catamaran while exploring paradise and earning ASA certifications.
The Missing Piece Between Certification and Confidence
You Passed Your Sailing Course. Now What? Learn how a digital logbook helps build experience, confidence, and your sailing resume.
Safe Cruising with Modern Weather Tools
Safe Cruising with Modern Weather Tools teaches sailors how to plan safer passages, choose weather windows, and route confidently.
2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide for Sailors
Skip the ties — here are 7 practical, salt-tested gifts for the sailor dad who'd rather be on the water than unwrapping something useless.
Level Up with Caribbean Sail Training
Build offshore sailing skills aboard S/Y Spirit of Juno while exploring remote Caribbean islands beyond the ordinary.
Vermin & Bugs & Wildlife Aboard, Oh My!
From mosquito swarms and stowaway rodents to curious wildlife, learn how experienced cruisers handle nature’s unexpected visitors.
American Sailing Names David Taylor Chief Executive Officer
A thirty-year business builder and ASA-certified sailor takes the helm of the world’s most respected sailing education organization.
What Type of Sailor Are You?
Are you a cruiser, a racer, an adventurer, or a liveaboard? Sailing has room for every personality — which type are you?
Storm Tactics
Storm Tactics — Learn proven heavy weather survival strategies, storm preparation, and offshore tactics from John Neal.
Sail Smarter
Sail Smarter: The Unwritten Laws of Cruising — Real-world cruising lessons, systems, teamwork, and practical skills for safer sailing.
Best Learn to Sail Book
Sailing Made Easy Second Edition gives new sailors the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to sail safely and enjoy life on the water.